Talking the Poison out of Poso
The Malino Declaration represents the latest endeavor for permanent peace in Poso.
December 25, 2001
AS the Malino Declaration was read aloud, a dazed Father Damanik rested his chin on his hands, tears streaking his cheeks. Commotion filled the meeting hall at Hotel Celebes, Malino, South Sulawesi, as the `Meeting for Poso' took place on 19-20 December 2001. Delegations from Islamic and Christian groups who have long been at loggerheads are now shaking hands, hugging, crying. A three-year-long period of hatred has wreaked much destruction: h
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